Donald Trump issues shocking statement during Quantico speech, warns US military officials of ‘invasion’ within country, says, ‘Dangerous cities..’

US President Doland Trump on Tuesday held a rare meeting with senior military officials at the Quantico military facility, located near Washington. The president flew in senior American generals from around the world and made a bold statement, warning of an “invasion” within the country, which is not different from a “foreign enemy”. Furthermore, he stated that it is difficult to trace such enemies as they do not wear uniforms, CNN reported.

What did Trump warn about? When did he deliver the speech?

“We’re under invasion from within. No different than a foreign enemy, but more difficult in many ways because they don’t wear uniforms,” Trump said, according to CNN.  President Trump stated that he suggested that Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth use some of the dangerous US cities for military training. “In our inner cities, which we’re going to be talking about because it’s a big part of war now. It’s a big part of war. I told Pete that we should use some of these dangerous cities as training grounds for our military, National Guard, but military. Because we’re going into Chicago very soon,” he said, as quoted by CNN.

Which cities did he describe as dangerous?

Trump said that the country faces a “War From Within” and suggested that US cities could be “training grounds” for this cause. Speaking to hundreds of generals and admirals present, Trump said that the increasing crime and disorder in some cities would have military oversight and that this would be the responsibility of those who showed up.

US President further considered San Francisco, Chicago, New York, and Los Angeles as “unsafe” places, stating that his administration would address them one by one. “San Francisco, Chicago, New York, Los Angeles. They’re very unsafe places. And we’re gonna straighten them out one-by-one. It this is gonna be a major part for some of the people in this room. It’s a war, too. It’s a war from within, Trump added.

Reportedly, Trump has already deployed soldiers to Los Angeles and Washington, and told groups he would also deploy military personnel to Memphis and Portland. He referred to the cities as “war zones” and said that Chicago would be next. Importantly, all these cities have mayors from the Democratic Party, Trump’s political rival. In a 72-minute address, Trump sounded political, breaking with the precedent set by previous presidents who were more cautious to embrace domestic partisan politics in speeches made to troops.

What did Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth say about grooming standards?

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also attended the gathering, where he cautioned military leaders and declared that all ranks must begin taking a physical fitness test every six months. He stated, “It’s completely unacceptable to see fat generals and admirals in the halls of the Pentagon.”

STORY HIGHLIGHTS

1. Trump on Tuesday held a rare meeting with senior military officials at the Quantico military facility.
2. Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth also attended the gathering.
3. Hegseth cautioned military leaders and declared that all ranks must begin taking a physical fitness test.
4. Trump referred to the cities as “war zones” and said that Chicago would be next.

He also stated there will be strict hair and grooming standards, which include short hair and mandatory shaving, stating, “If you want a beard you can join special forces. If not, then shave. We don’t have a military full of Nordic pagans.” He announced the elimination of “ideological garbage,” specifically targeting issues such as climate change, bullying, “toxic” leadership, and promotions based on race or gender.

(With agencies inputs)